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FCA Authorisation vs Appointed Representative (AR)

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Two routes to market, one decision that shapes your firm’s independence, cost base, and long-term value. Get Cosegic’s side-by-side breakdown of timelines, fees, control and credibility so you choose the right route with your eyes open.

  • Long-term cost efficiency, compared year by year
  • Full ownership & independence vs. Principal oversight
  • Enhanced credibility with regulators and investors
  • Strategic flexibility to scale permissions and services

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We’ve taken firms through both routes and through the move from one to the other, including Brabus Capital’s six-week path to direct FCA authorisation.

FCA Authorisation vs Appointed Representative

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